Enjoy many amenities at the Barton House Bed and Breakfast.
Barton House B&B Located in the heart of Southern Illinois, home to Southern illinois University, the Salukis and the Shawnee National Forest, Barton House Bed and Breakfast promises guests an experience unlike anything they have experienced in a typical Hotel/Motel setting. Barton House Bed and Breakfast was built from the ground up as a bed and breakfast. Each room is non-smoking and features 9 foot ceilings, at least one window and a private bath with luxurious towels and French milled soap. Linens are high thread count or Egyptian Cotton, and coupled with the peaceful, country surroundings make for a perfect night's slumber.

The Master suite, the largest and most luxurious, features a Queen sized, pencil post natural pecan wood bed. The walls are a soothing pale sage green bordered with a deep plum and gold floral border that flows into the en-suite, oversized Jacuzzi bathroom, which features fluffy white towels and a "spa-like" feel. The border pattern is repeated in the bedspread, shams, pillows, side chair and luggage stand. The same rich, deep purple is used for window treatments in the large bay window and windows in the bedroom. Sage green is repeated with the carpeting. Pots of live greenery adorn the Jacuzzi.

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Josie's Room

Josie's room features a double size antique wood bed. The luxurious bedspread is patchwork, overstuffed velvet and brocade with rich gold braiding and silk fringe with matching window treatment. The bath, with tub and shower, is accented with a gold angel motif occasional rug, gold gift basket brimming with complimentary, luxurious bath items. Eight inch gold angels accent the side table and a 24" cherub sits on the night stand. The room is completed with a solid cherry wood writing table and chair, and a comfortable side chair.

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Jenney's Jenney's room features a queen size bamboo bed and matching armoire. The elegant dove cote walls are complemented by the off white, ecru and sage hues in the fluffY, oversized silk fringed bedspread. The window treatments are sage silk panels topped with complementing, multi-hued valances. The side chair is ecru and off-white. There are no less than eight accent pillows in matching and complementing shades ranging from ecru to deep sage. The large bath is also dove cote and the ceiling is bordered with a tropical motif of palms and desert sand, which is carried through on the shower curtains and guest towels. There is a guest rack brimming with complementary toilet articles and luxurious bath products. more
Common Area

The common area, featuring a sofa and two overstuffed occasional chairs, is tastefully decorated in neutral tones and an extensive display of "Ducks Unlimited" prints and decoys. It features a large screen TV, refrigerator, coffee pot, toaster oven and microwave, perfect for preparing a light evening snack or savoring some of the local delicacies. There is also a separate "reading nook" featuring a Baracate lounger. And, free on site wifi is available.

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A typical breakfast begins in the formal dining room around a beautiful, elegant dining table set with fine antique dishes, Waterford crystal stemware, silver and cloth napkins. Fresh orange juice prepares your palate for the main course, Homemade Belgian Waffles with fresh, apple compote and whipped cream or superbly prepared and savory Quiche Lorraine garnished with whole, broiled cherry tomatoes. Everything is homemade on site and made from scratch daily in a state of the art kitchen by awards winning cook! innkeepers.

After breakfast, many guests opt to escape to the outdoor gazebo and observe the abundant wildlife while lingering over a second or a third cup of coffee and appreciate one of the many small gardens and ponds. There is both a manicured, mowed lawn and undeveloped areas brimming with wild flowers, berries and critters in their natural setting. Butterflies and hummingbirds zany antics amuse and bewilder guests, making this a favorite spot. And just as the wildlife is special and unique, each guest is also special and unique, and simply compliments the Bed and Breakfast.
The single, most important attribute for a Bed and Breakfast is it's innkeepers. The element that most contributes to a guest's satisfaction is service related. Bed and Breakfasts have a distinct advantage in this area because guests have the increased opportunity to interact with the innkeepers and develop personal experiences and impressions. We are the ones who make the difference at our establishments by creating a unique ambiance, by personally welcoming our guests and offering refreshments, providing them with our own special brand of hospitality. Providing them that unique, generous, and warm personal welcome.